Waller Thomas Burns
Appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902 and confirmed by voice vote, Waller Thomas Burns was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1858–1917
- Appointed by
- Theodore Roosevelt, 1902
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Joseph Chappell Hutcheson Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | Southern District of Texas | T. Roosevelt (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Waller Thomas Burns?
- President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Waller Thomas Burns to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 1902.
- Was Waller Thomas Burns appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Waller Thomas Burns was appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Waller Thomas Burns's confirmation vote?
- Waller Thomas Burns was confirmed by voice vote on April 24, 1902. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Waller Thomas Burns on?
- Waller Thomas Burns was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Sources
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15 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).